Jonny May to start against Fiji with Elliot Daly also hurt
May missed out on the 33-man squad but has remained in camp for training throughout and as a result emerges as the favourite for a late call. His last appearance was Eddie Jones’s last match against South Africa but the Gloucester winger, England’s second highest try-scorer, offers a wealth of experience.
Elsewhere, Courtney Lawes captains the side as he wins his 100th cap while there is a first start of the summer for Jack Willis at openside flanker. Alex Mitchell comes in at scrumhalf, having been summoned into the squad following Van Poortvliet’s injury, while Ollie Lawrence and Manu Tuilagi line up together at centre for the first time.
Up front, Theo Dan makes his first England start at hooker while Ellis Genge and Dan Cole are the props. Having made his comeback from a long-term ankle injury in last week’s defeat by Ireland in Dublin, Ollie Chessum starts in the second row alongside Maro Itoje. On the bench, Jack Walker, Joe Marler, Will Stuart, David Ribbans and Lewis Ludlam complete the replacements.
“All of the Summer Nations Series Test matches have provided us with an opportunity to continue our preparations for the Rugby World Cup in France. Fiji have proven themselves to be strong opposition and we look forward to what we expect to be an exciting and challenging game.
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